CBSE Class 10 2026- Final Datesheet (Out) @cbse.nic.in, Pattern, Sample Papers, and Syllabus

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31 Oct, 2025 CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet is Out, Exam starts Feb 17, 2026. Check Here. 

The CBSE has released he final date sheet of Class 10 for the batch 2026 on its official website - cbse.nic.in. The CBSE has scheduled the Class 10 board exams in two phases: February 17, 2026, and April 9, 2026, the first (main) exam and a second (improvement/re-attempt) exam.

  • The CBSE Class 10 phase has been scheduled from February 15 to March 10, 2026. CBSE 10th phase 2 exams 2026 will be conducted between May 15 and June 1, 2026.
  • The Phase 1 exams are mandatory for all students, while the Phase 2 exams will be optional for students who are not satisfied with their marks and want to improve their performance.

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CBSE Class 10th Datesheet

Exam Date Subject
February 17, 2026 Mathematics Standard
Mathematics Basic
February 18, 2026 Retail
Security
Automotive
Introduction to Fin. Markets
Introduction to Tourism
Agriculture
Food Production
Front Office Operations
Banking and Insurance
Healthcare
Apparel
Multimedia
Data Science
Electronics and Hardware
Foundation Skill for Science
Design Thinking and Innovation
February 20, 2026 Beauty and Wellness
Marketing and Sales
Multi Skill Foundation Course
Physical Activity Trainer
February 21, 2026 English (Communicative)
English (Language and Literature)
February 23, 2026 French
February 24, 2026 Urdu Course A
Punjabi
Bengali
Tamil
Marathi
Gujarati
Manipuri
Telugu - Telangana
February 25, 2026 Science
February 26, 2026 Home Science
February 27, 2026 Computer Application
Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence
February 28, 2026 Sanskrit (Communicative)
Sanskrit
Rai
Gurung
Ramang
Sherpa
Urdu Course-B
March 2, 2026 Hindi Course -A
Hindi Course - B
March 3, 2026 Tibetan
German
National Cadet Corps
Boti
Bodo
Tangkhul
Japanese
Bhutia
Spanish
Kashmiri
Mizo
Bahasa Melayu
Elements of Business
Elements of Book Keeping amd Accountancy
March 5, 2026 Painting
March 6, 2026 Sindhi
Malayalam
Odia
Assamese
Kannada
Kokborok
March 7, 2026 Social Science
March 9, 2026 Telugu
Arabic
Russian
Persian
Nepali
Limboo
Lepcha
Carnatic Music (Vocal)
Carnatic Music Mel Ins
Hindustani Music (Vocal)
Hindustani Music Mel Ins
Hindustani Music (Per Ins)
Thai
March 10, 2026 French

CBSE Class 10 Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for CBSE class 10 compartment exams, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria for CBSE class 10 compartment exams 2025. Aspirants can go through the table below to check the eligibility criteria for CBSE class 10 compartment exams.

  • Regular Candidates who have appeared for the CBSE class 10 exam in 2025 and declared as compartment.
  • Regular candidates who appeared in 6/7 subjects and declared “Pass” due to the replacement of subjects can appear in that subject under the improvement of performance category, subject to the condition of a valid combination of subjects as per the date sheet.
  • Regular candidates who appeared in the CBSE class 10 exam and declared “Pass” can appear in up to two subjects under the improvement of performance category, subject to the condition of a valid combination of subjects as per the date sheet.

CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2026

Component Weightage Notes
Theory Paper (Board) 80 marks 3 hours duration in most subjects
Internal Assessment 20 marks Periodic tests, practicals, portfolios etc
Question Paper Composition ~50% competency-based, ~20% MCQs, ~30% descriptive Applies to the theory 80-mark paper
Frequency of Exams Two phases/year from 2026 Phase 1 mandatory, Phase 2 optional
Minimum passing mark 33% in each subject & overall Applies to combined 100 marks (80+20)
Focus Areas Understanding, applications, reasoning Less emphasis on rote memorisation

CBSE Class 10 Syllabus 2026

Subject Key Units / Chapters Major Weightage Units*
Mathematics Number Systems; Algebra; Coordinate Geometry; Geometry; Trigonometry; Mensuration; Statistics & Probability. Algebra (~20/80), Geometry (~15/80), Trigonometry (~12/80)
Science Chemical Substances – Nature & Behaviour; World of Living; Natural Phenomena; etc. First two units very high (~25 each)
Social Science History (India & Contemporary World II); Political Science; Geography; Economics. Spread across domains – ensure breadth
English Reading Skills; Writing Skills & Grammar; Language through Literature. Literature part is 40/80 marks
Hindi Course A / Course B – Prose, Poetry, Grammar, Writing, Reading. Similar multi-skill structure

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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The CBSE Previous Year Question Paper Class 10 is available here for candidates who want to prepare for their compartment exam for better preparation. You can check here for the CBSE Class 10 Question Paper with solution.

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To download previous year papers for CBSE Class 10, visit the official Central Board of Secondary Education website at cbse.gov.in. Go to the “Examinations” or “Academic Repository” section, then select “Question Papers.” Choose the desired year and subject to access and download the PDF versions of previous exam papers for practice and preparation.

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The CBSE Class 10th Board Exam was conducted from 15th February to 13th March; more than 21 lakh students appeared for the exam. You can download the papers from the official website. You can also check here for the CBSE Class 10 Question Paper

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You can download official sample papers for the CBSE Class 10 Compartment Examination from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) website. These papers are available for various subjects and are intended to help students prepare effectively. These sample papers are designed to give students an idea of the exam pattern and types of questions that may appear in the compartment examination. They are an excellent resource for practice and revision.

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